skirt lines The lines representing the folds on Miss LibertyÂ's flowing gown on Walking Liberty half dollars. The early issues (1916-1918 and some coins through the entire series) are particularly weak in this feature.
Skirt lines
Lines representing the folds of Liberty's flowing gown on Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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Fine - all the skirt lines are evident but worn. Details in the sandal below the motto are clear
Very Fine - all skirt lines are clear and sharp including the leg area. A little wear on the breast and right arm is permissible ...
Most dates are weakly struck, particularly on Liberty's left hand and leg, head and skirt lines and on the eagle's breast and leg feathers. As you would guess, sharply struck coins typically demand substantial premiums.
Greater detail in the gown and skirt lines of Liberty separates a coin in "Fine" condition from one in the lower "Good" condition. Sharply detailed, with only the slightest of wear describes a coin in "Extremely Fine" condition.
large letters versus medium letters versus small letters--and to put an end to it: (16) full strike versus average strike, with examples including full head, hair, nose, lips, horn, tail, bands, diamonds, claw(s), wreath, date, mintmark, skirt lines, ...
 See also: Liberty, Circulated, Grade, Silver, Half Dollar
  
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